Must-see restaurants in San Luis Potosí State

  • Cafe Cortáo

    San Luis Potosí

    This simple spot is a breakfast institution and at times queues of locals form outside the doors waiting for them to open in the morning. The delicious…

  • Antojitos El Pozole

    San Luis Potosí

    The place for the local enchiladas potosinas – the tortilla dough is red from chili. This place was started by a woman selling antojitos (Mexican snacks)…

  • Cielo Tinto

    San Luis Potosí

    Generally held to be San Luis Potosí's best restaurant, the 'red sky' is an attractive upscale place housed in a renovated hacienda with a beautiful…

  • La Huastequita

    Xilitla

    Everyone's favorite place to eat in Xilita, La Huastequita offers reassuringly simple, authentic Mexican home-style cooking that'll fill you up after a…

  • La Borrasca

    La Huasteca Potosina

    This relaxed (sometimes rather too relaxed) pub does tasty Mexican food, including a good steak and numerous taco and enchilada iterations. There's also…

  • Mesón de Abundancia

    San Luis Potosí State

    There are several cozy eating areas at the restaurant in this hugely atmospheric hotel, one with a bar and fireplace. The hearty servings of Italian and…

  • La Leyenda

    La Huasteca Potosina

    This rather dark but mercifully air-conditioned restaurant is housed in a ranch-like building where smart and attentive staff work hard for their tips…

  • La Gran Vía

    San Luis Potosí

    Notes of expensive perfume mingle with the aromas of paella, lechón asado (roasted piglet) and cod fish – just a few of the dishes on this culinary…

  • Querreque

    Xilitla

    There are wonderful views over the town and distant hills from this place's large terrace. Inside you'll find two brightly colored dining rooms and…

  • La Oruga y La Cebada

    San Luis Potosí

    'The caterpillar and the barley' is a large and hugely popular restaurant-bar divided between the downstairs dining room, dominated by a normally busy bar…

  • Rincon Huasteco

    San Luis Potosí

    Distinctly different flavors from the Huasteca Potosina are on offer here. Try the likes of zacahuil (a giant tamale cooked for 12 hours), cabuches …

  • Los Cayos

    Xilitla

    The vast main dining room of this popular place may be rather charmless, but if you can snag a table on the far smaller and more intimate back terrace,…

  • Ambar de Dona

    Xilitla

    This cozy restaurant decorated with art and dark-wood tables looks over the mountains and has patio seating. It offers a menu of pizzas, tasty sandwiches,…

  • Café Azul

    San Luis Potosí State

    Open all day, this airy, Swiss-run spot is perfect for breakfast, freshly baked cakes and light meals, including excellent crepes. The delightful owners…